SPECIAL TOPICS COURSE SUBMISSION FORM
TERM/YEAR
DEPT COURSE #
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COURSE TITLE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
INSTRUCTOR: _____________________________________________ PERMISSION REQUIRED:
Yes
No
PREREQUISITES: ___________________________________________ ENROLLMENT LIMIT: __________
1. IS PROPOSED COURSE INTENDED TO MEET BREADTH REQUIREMENT? If Yes, indicate the division and secure the signature of
the appropriate divisional dean.
Humanities __________
Science __________
Social Science __________
APPROVED _______________________________
Division Dean
2. IS PROPOSED COURSE INTENDED TO MEET THE WRITING REQUIREMENT (Half or Full Writing Credit)?
REQUESTED: Full writing credit _____________
Half writing credit ______________
Full writing credit courses must meet criteria 1-4 below. Half writing credit courses must meet criteria 1-3 below.
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Students must be given opportunities for serious practice and/or revision of their written work.
Instruction must be given in class and/or in individual conferences on writing techniques specific to the assignment and/or
discipline.
Evaluation of writing includes written and oral comments, conferences, and grades. Group or peer evaluation may be
included as long as it is part of the instructor’s overall evaluation of the student’s writing.
The enrollment of the course is limited to a maximum of 20 students
Use the space below to describe how your courses meets each of the criteria for a full or half writing credit.
3. IS PROPOSED COURSE INTENDED TO MEET THE QUANTITATIVE REASONING REQUIREMENT (Half or Full Q Requirement)? If
yes, use the space below to provide rationale.
4. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARY AND COMPUTER RESOURCES?
APPROVED _______________________________ Department Chair
_______________ Date
APPROVED _______________________________ Division Dean
_______________ Date
APPROVED _______________________________ VP-Academic Affairs
_______________ Date
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